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01 Dec 2020

ACEM statement – ICEG and Infection Prevention and Control Panel

In the context of recent media commentary in relation to the role of the Commonwealth Infection Control Expert Group (ICEG), ACEM President Dr John Bonning makes the following statement:

19 Nov 2020

Survey reveals burden of alcohol and methamphetamine harm in WA EDs

The results of a new survey released by the Australasian College for Emergency Medicine (ACEM; the College) provide new insights into the burden of alcohol and methamphetamine harm in Western Australian emergency departments (EDs) during the busy summer period.

19 Nov 2020

Alcohol and methamphetamine harm in NZ EDs

The results of a new survey released by the Australasian College for Emergency Medicine (ACEM; the College) provide new insights into the burden of alcohol and methamphetamine harm in Aotearoa New Zealand’s emergency departments (EDs) during the busy summer period.

18 Nov 2020

Emergency doctors to convene for virtual Annual Scientific Meeting

Emergency doctors from across Australia, Aotearoa New Zealand and the world will come together from 24 to 27 November for the Australasian College for Emergency Medicine’s first ever virtual Annual Scientific Meeting (ASM).

17 Nov 2020

Dual & Other Fellowship CPD Exemptions Discontinued

In response to changes in MBA and MCNZ CPD registration and re-certification standards and the revision of the ACEM CPD program, the College has discontinued ‘Dual & Other’ CPD exemptions for the 2021 CPD year and the 2021-23 CPD cycle.

16 Nov 2020

ED crowding fix urgently needed in response to SA COVID outbreak

The sudden surge of COVID-19 cases in South Australia highlights the urgent need for strong responses based on latest evidence to contain and manage outbreaks while keeping the community and healthcare workers safe, says the Australasian College for Emergency Medicine (ACEM; the College).

13 Nov 2020

Dangerous ED crowding cannot be blamed on ‘GP-type’ patients alone

The Australasian College for Emergency Medicine (ACEM; the College) has concerns about media reports today suggesting patients unable to access GP appointments are the major cause of dangerous crowding and capacity issues facing New Zealand emergency departments (EDs).

12 Nov 2020